Shuler(2013)

Shuler is a Ukrainian series set in 1980s Odesa during the final years of the Soviet Union. Young Kostik dreams of escaping the USSR and pursues an increasingly dangerous path to raise the money needed for his escape. Caught between survival and ambition, he navigates the shadowy underworld of a decaying empire, where every scheme carries risk. The series captures the desperation and ingenuity of youth in a repressive system, blending dark humor with the gritty reality of Soviet life. As Kostik's schemes grow bolder, the stakes climb higher, forcing him to confront the true cost of freedom and the moral compromises required to achieve it.